Abstract: A ball valve includes valve seats surrounding a valve ball and a valve housing surrounding the valve seats. A central flow passage extends through the valve seats, the valve ball, and the valve housing. Seals are positioned between a non-vertical bottom wall of each valve seat and corresponding non-vertical end walls of the valve housing. When a fluid pressure is applied to the ball valve in a closed position, one of the valve seats moves away from the valve housing to disengage the seal from the corresponding non-vertical housing end wall. The valve seat's movement provides an equalizing flow passage between the valve seat and the valve housing and into an interior portion of the valve ball, thereby allowing for pressure equalization that prevents deformation of the valve ball. The valve housing is formed by valve seat carriers, a cavity in a valve sub, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A powered actuating assembly configured for mounting on a tubular valve body. The actuating assembly includes: (a) an actuator unit configured to impart torque to the valve stem; (b) an actuator mounting plate with a first surface supporting the actuator unit and a second surface configured to engage and resist movement relative to the valve body; and (c) securing links configured to extend around a valve body surface opposite the mounting plate and secure the mounting plate to the valve body.

Abstract: A powered actuating assembly configured for mounting on a tubular valve body. The actuating assembly includes: (a) an actuator unit configured to impart torque to the valve stem; (b) an actuator mounting plate with a first surface supporting the actuator unit and a second surface configured to engage and resist movement relative to the valve body; and (c) securing links configured to extend around a valve body surface opposite the mounting plate and secure the mounting plate to the valve body.

Abstract: A lift-ready flowhead assembly which is generally formed of a flowhead assembly, a lifting yoke, and a lift sub. The flowhead assembly includes (i) a flowhead body having body threads and a side entry port, (ii) a swivel housing, (iii) a load collar tube rotatively supported in the swivel housing by a bearing assembly, and (iv) a ball valve positioned in said flowhead body and configured to block and unblock a central passage running through the load collar tube and the flowhead body. The lifting yoke includes (i) a yoke body having a center aperture, and (ii) opposing pad-eyes extending from the yoke body. The lift sub includes (i) a head section, (ii) a neck section having external neck threads, and (iii) a sub passage extending through the head and neck sections. The neck section of the lift sub extends through the center aperture of the yoke body and the neck threads engage the body threads of the flowhead body, thereby securing the lifting yoke to the flowhead assembly.

Abstract: A valve seat for a ball valve. The valve seat having a valve seat body with a circumferential concave seating surface configured to mate with a curvature of the valve ball. A seal pocket formed within the valve seat body, the seal pocket having (i) an throat formed in the concave seating surface, (ii) an outer pocket sidewall, and (iii) an inner pocket sidewall. A retaining groove positioned below the throat on either the outer pocket sidewall or the inner pocket sidewall and a flexible seal element shaped for positioning in the seal pocket. The seal element includes (i) an extended lip configured to rest within the retaining groove when the seal element is seated in the seal pocket, and (ii) a sealing face with an upper end laying below the valve seat's concave seating surface and a mid-portion extending upward above a curvature path of the concave seating surface.

Abstract: A modular PC cooling pump for use in a personal computer is disclosed, according to certain embodiments. The modular PC cooling pump comprises a plurality of stackable interchangeable modules, according to certain embodiments.

Abstract: A valve seat for a ball valve. The valve seat having a valve seat body with a circumferential concave seating surface configured to mate with a curvature of the valve ball. A seal pocket formed within the valve seat body, the seal pocket having (i) an throat formed in the concave seating surface, (ii) an outer pocket sidewall, and (iii) an inner pocket sidewall. A retaining groove positioned below the throat on either the outer pocket sidewall or the inner pocket sidewall and a flexible seal element shaped for positioning in the seal pocket. The seal element includes (i) an extended lip configured to rest within the retaining groove when the seal element is seated in the seal pocket, and (ii) a sealing face with an upper end laying below the valve seat's concave seating surface and a mid-portion extending upward above a curvature path of the concave seating surface.

Abstract: A valve seat for a ball valve. The valve seat having a valve seat body with a circumferential concave seating surface configured to mate with a curvature of the valve ball. A seal pocket formed within the valve seat body, the seal pocket having (i) an throat formed in the concave seating surface, (ii) an outer pocket sidewall, and (iii) an inner pocket sidewall. A retaining groove positioned below the throat on either the outer pocket sidewall or the inner pocket sidewall and a flexible seal element shaped for positioning in the seal pocket. The seal element includes (i) an extended lip configured to rest within the retaining groove when the seal element is seated in the seal pocket, and (ii) a sealing face with an upper end laying below the valve seat's concave seating surface and a mid-portion extending upward above a curvature path of the concave seating surface.

Abstract: A tool joint clamp which includes a clamp assembly and a stop ring. The clamp assembly has at least two die carriers, with each die carrier having a translating and pivoting link between the die carriers such that the die carriers may move toward and away from a centerline of the clamp assembly. The stop ring includes a ring body having a central aperture forming an internal sidewall, with at least a portion of the internal sidewall having splines. A cam surface and cam follower are positioned between the clamp assembly and the stop ring, with the cam surface and cam follower configured to urge the die carriers toward the clamp assembly's centerline when relative torque is applied between the clamp assembly and the stop ring.

Abstract: A modular PC cooling pump for use in a personal computer is disclosed, according to certain embodiments. The modular PC cooling pump comprises a plurality of stackable interchangeable modules, according to certain embodiments.

Abstract: In the specification and drawings a flowhead assembly is described and shown with a flow adapter positioned within a through bore of the flowhead assembly housing; a first ball valve and second ball valve located above the flow adapter; a spacer assembly positioned between the first and second ball valve; at least one side flow entry attachment fluidly connected with the through bore of the flowhead assembly. The sideflow entry attachment includes a first and second ball valve located in a central passage in the sideflow entry attachment housing, with a spacer assembly positioned between them; a flow guide insert is positioned above the ball valves and includes a flow path that is in fluid communication with the through bore of the flowhead assembly; a plug retains the flow guide insert within the central passage. Also described and shown is a frac head assembly including a flow adapter that has chamfered internal surfaces surrounding side entry apertures.

Abstract: A valve seat for a ball valve. The valve seat having a valve seat body with a circumferential concave seating surface configured to mate with a curvature of the valve ball. A seal pocket formed within the valve seat body, the seal pocket having (i) an throat formed in the concave seating surface, (ii) an outer pocket sidewall, and (iii) an inner pocket sidewall. A retaining groove positioned below the throat on either the outer pocket sidewall or the inner pocket sidewall and a flexible seal element shaped for positioning in the seal pocket. The seal element includes (i) an extended lip configured to rest within the retaining groove when the seal element is seated in the seal pocket, and (ii) a sealing face with an upper end laying below the valve seat's concave seating surface and a mid-portion extending upward above a curvature path of the concave seating surface.

Abstract: A portable gaming control station for holding a keyboard and mouse is disclosed, according to certain embodiments. The portable gaming control station comprises a rectangular tub with a mouse mat area, a keyboard compartment, a cable management compartment, and a built-in powered USB hub, according to certain embodiments.

Abstract: A portable gaming control station for holding a keyboard and mouse is disclosed, according to certain embodiments. The portable gaming control station comprises a rectangular tub with a mouse mat area, a keyboard compartment, a cable management compartment, and a built-in powered USB hub, according to certain embodiments.

Abstract: A combined beverage lid plug and bookmark is disclosed. The beverage lid plug and bookmark has an elongated bookmark section, a plug section configured to be received into an opening in a beverage container lid, and a flexible bookmark tab. The beverage lid plug and bookmark has a banner section for display of desired advertising.

Abstract: An ATX compatible power supply unit having at least one AC power inlet and at least one AC power cable, the AC power inlet configured to support nominal contact resistances of less than 8 milliohms per contact or the AC power cable configured to support series resistances of less than 4 milliohms per linear foot of individual conductor is disclosed.

Abstract: A thermally enhanced memory module is claimed. The memory module includes a first extended electrical plane, and a thermal connection between a surface plane of its substrate and the first extended electrical plane. A first thermal management, such as a heat spreader, is coupled to the surface plane of the substrate and to the thermal connection.

Abstract: A method and system for managing memory modules or memory devices is disclosed. The memory modules or memory devices are managed by using a microcontroller on the memory module. A user can remotely control the memory module by sending instructions and data to the microcontroller. The microcontroller can cause the measurement of a number of operational parameters of the memory module. The values of the measured operational parameters can be displayed on a display unit that is attached to the memory module or displayed on a screen associated with the host system.

Abstract: A thermally enhanced memory module is claimed. The memory module includes a first extended electrical plane, and a thermal connection between a surface plane of its substrate and the first extended electrical plane. A first thermal management, such as a heat spreader, is coupled to the surface plane of the substrate and to the thermal connection.

Abstract: A method and system for managing memory modules or memory devices is disclosed. The memory modules or memory devices are managed by using a microcontroller on the memory module. A user can remotely control the memory module by sending instructions and data to the microcontroller. The microcontroller can cause the measurement of a number of operational parameters of the memory module. The values of the measured operational parameters can be displayed on a display unit that is attached to the memory module or displayed on a screen associated with the host system.